... I am a very active 68, and was diagnosed with arthritis in both hips 3 years ago - the right one is much more advanced.The cartilage has worn very thin, so that I have developed bone spurs in the rght hip. Although I have a pronounced limp, I don't really experience any pain ,I just feel stiff when I get up from sitting for a long time, and feel it when I turn in bed, plus I... (3 replies)

... ;) Hi Everyone. I am 38F, and have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am looking for so advise (possibly you have the same condition?). The pain I have in my shoulder(s) is extremely painful. I canít say that the pain is worse in the morning or evening. It is a constant pain, but at itís worse 1st thing in the morning. When I try to lift my shoulders at about half way (shoulder... (4 replies)

... i was just got told i have arthritis in my neck. not on nothing for it. but my whole left arm and fingers go numb and feels like its sleeping and it is hard to get comfy in bed when ur hurting. ... (16 replies)

... o that, but usually long before the end of the day the pain starts and builds up from there. It can start from something as innocent as spending too much time in bed with my head on my pillow. I can't lay on my back for long due to the painful pressure on the back of my neck. ... (10 replies)

... y your visit with the doctor wasn't more conclusive. The fingers on my dominant hand used to be thicker. But now, a year after the "overnight" onset of extreme arthritis symptoms, both hands look equally thick and coarse. I think it is easier to accept gradual changes in how our bodies feel and look. ... (6 replies)

... what kind i have i hope but i put it off and now seriously paying the price, as it keeps getting worse and worse. The biggest is my back, I have to climb out of bed most of the time and then theres my fingers and hands and the nerve in my leg. Nothing i have meds wise is doing much at all. So any support would be great! ... (0 replies)

... during the day, or I should say "overdone" during the day.. After dinner is always the worst for both pain and fatigue and I find having a warm bath and going to bed early helps me out alot. ... (6 replies)

... progressing with OA since I was 36, and have it all over too. What really messes me up on top of this is fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. It makes the arthritis hurt so much more when they flare together! I too have stenosis, nerve impingement, and degenerative disc disease with bulging discs. ... (18 replies)

... I'm sorry to hear you're suffering with reactive arthritis (ReA), I was diagnosed with it a year ago and I am glad to report it's 95% gone...so there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Coincidentally mine began shortly after getting married...weird. Mine came from a urinary tract infection, which I'm not entirely sure how I got, but like yours I knew something wasn't right... (1 replies)

... I have arthritis so bad I have trouble moving, walking, rising out of bed or a chair. Have had it for years year round. So I bought vinegar tablets at my health food store and take two a day. ... (2 replies)

... I'll try to keep this short. I have been suffering with a number of symptoms over the past few years. A few years ago, I woke up and got out of bed and had the worst pain in my feet. I used to dance years ago and figured that maybe the wear and tear finally caught up with me. ... (2 replies)

... I have personally used Minerex for several years. It has helped my allergies tremendously. My skin glows and my hair is much shinier. Since Minerex gives you tremendous energy, don't take right before bed. As for arthritis, I personally wouldn't hesitate to try it. Minerex is a natural mineral powder. I use MSM too especially since my car wreck 5 years ago. I have had strange... (2 replies)

... Hi Terri,
I have trouble typing - my fingers click and lock. I think 5 joints hurting and your back painful is classed as severe. I have it in so many joints that I am classed as advanced pa. I have been told that it will never go they are just trying to stop it getting worse with the dmards. The new injections are supposed to stop it getting worse and make you feel a... (85 replies)

... I am in agony everyday and it's impossible at this point for me to work because it takes me hours to even feel normal upon rising out of bed in the morning. let alone always feeling so weak and tired. I feel guilty having to always lay down while others in the family are working. ... (4 replies)

... I am confused and have little information.
For three days, I noticed a slight slip in my knee. Rested it and put heat on it. Got better. Third day- I heard a crunch in my knee and the pain was horrific and did not go away. Took paracetamol and after 12 hours when to the emergency room. Would not put any weight on it.
I had never had arthritis before (I am 65). Was given... (0 replies)